Accountancy & Tax In Kettering

Having a good firm of accountants
on your side will ensure that you have all the information
and support that you need to help your business
grow and flourish.

They can offer advice and help
you comply with accounting and tax requirements.

If you are self employed or run a small enterprise in
Kettering, it makes sense to use Accountants or
Bookkeepers also based in Kettering. Local accountancy
firms that are prepared to help small business and new business
start ups in the area are listed below.

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DNG Dove Naish

DNG Dove Naish Chartered Accountants and business advisers. We are here to help - to understand your needs, to listen to your concerns and then to provide services which fit your particular circumstances. We've been advising businesses and individuals on their financial affairs for the last 50 years so we're good at what we do and we know what we're talking about.

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If you run your own business in Kettering
and would like to learn more about accounts, bookkeeping, National Insurance, or VAT, we have compiled a library
of useful resources and frequently asked questions which we hope that you will find both interesting and useful.

The information below primarilly relates to self-employment but if you decide to trade as a limited company, you can read more here: Running a Limited Company.

Becoming Self-Employed

You should tell HMRC as soon as you start self-employment, otherwise you may face a penalty. You are considered to have started self-employment when you have something to sell and either have a customer for your goods or services, or you are actively marketing your business.

You can let HMRC know about your self-employment by registering online for business taxes. A Self-Assessment Online account will automatically be set up at the same time. This allows you to send your Self-Assessment tax returns online. You will receive an Activation Code. You need to activate the service within 28 days. If you don’t, you will have to ask for a new Activation Code.

As a self-employed person, you pay a fixed amount of Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NIC). If your profits are above a certain limit, you may also have to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions.

There are key dates that you need to be aware of during the financial year. These relate to reporting and payment of any monies due. A list of dates and full explanation can be found here.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

You must register for VAT if:

Your taxable turnover exceeds the VAT threshold in any 12 month period, or
You expect your taxable turnover to exceed the VAT threshold within the next 30 days, or
You take over an existing VAT registered business as a going concern.

You have 30 days from the date you meet any of these criteria to register.

Usually, VAT registration can be completed online and if you apply online, you will be enrolled automatically so that you can submit your VAT return online (there is no longer a paper version).

The current VAT threshold is £82,000; if your turnover is below the registration limit, you can choose whether to apply for voluntary registration. The standard rate of VAT for 2015-16 is 20%.

When you start working for yourself, you do not get your first tax bill for a while, so it may help your budgeting to start putting money aside now. The ready reckoner tool can help you with this. It shows you roughly how much money you might need to meet your Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance bill. It doesn't take into consideration any Payments on Account you may have to make.

To help small businesses with record keeping on the go, the commercial software industry, following consultation with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), are producing simple record keeping mobile applications for businesses below the VAT threshold. These applications may help you with maintaining good records and include links to HMRC guidance related to record keeping that you may find useful. The majority of these applications are free.

Members in practice (MiPs) are chartered global management accountants in professional practice. They provide accounting services to businesses, but are not direct employees of these businesses. We will work together to achieve your goals, we support each other using our strengths to best advantage. You might only need one of us at first, but it's reassuring to know that when you need specialist advice you can access our full team. There are 1,400 members in practice in the UK.

Are You An Accountant
Seahorse (UK) Limited offers a range of services to accountants and bookkeepers. Whether you are thinking of starting your own practice, have recently started, or are in practice and are looking for a new direction. We aim to give you the support you would expect from a franchise but without the tie in, so you can be free to run your practice the way you want to. 01268 417631

CFW Chartered Accountants
CFW are a friendly firm of Chartered Accountants serving clients in Northamptonshire and beyond, including Corby and Kettering.
We are pro-active advisers with services tailored to your specific business needs.
Our Partners and staff are very experienced in new business start up's and are always available to guide and advise you in achieving your goals. 01536 713555

DNG Dove Naish
DNG Dove Naish Chartered Accountants and business advisers. We are here to help - to understand your needs, to listen to your concerns and then to provide services which fit your particular circumstances. We've been advising businesses and individuals on their financial affairs for the last 50 years so we're good at what we do and we know what we're talking about.
1604657200

ESITAAS
We take a special interest in start ups whether you are a one person operation with no aims to grow or an entrepreneur starting out that wants help to make their business grow!
So whether you need help with all the formalities of keeping books and the tax system or more pro-active business advice to help ensure your success, we'd like to help.
Investing in the right advice when you start up will help ensure you are one of the successes and we have very attractive fee packages for start ups to ensure you can get all the help you need.
If you'd like any or all of the following please talk to us...
Fixed competitive fees;
Unlimited phone support;
Unlimited free meetings;
A free tax review;
Work on time, every time;
All work 100% guaranteed;
To make more profit;
To pay less tax;
Someone to sort all your paperwork;
An accountant who speaks plain English.
1933628272

Mcalistair Accounting
McAlistair is a specialist accounting service, offering professional bookkeeping services throughout the UK. No Hassle, No Stress, Just Accounting! We offer clients a cost efficient and reliable solutions to PAYE, payroll, self-assessment, VAT, tax returns, year-end accounts and CIS returns requirements through our powerful computerised accountancy system. Our staff are fully trained operatives. We specialise in assisting small to medium sized businesses, including limited companies and sole traders, with all bookkeeping and accounting needs 8442726415

Moore Stephens
Moore Stephens provide a wide range of accountancy, tax and advisory services including financial solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across the region. Our start up services include examination of business structure, accounting records and tax registrations. 01536 461900

Phipps Henson McAllister
We are a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Northampton and Banbury offering accounts, taxation, business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals across Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. Most people starting up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. However, they may not be experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters often appear daunting. Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business but you do need the support of a team of trained experts. We can help. Just bring us your business ideas and we will help you to make them a reality! 01604 718866

The Accounting Company Northants Ltd
The Accounting Company Northants is a professional bookkeeping and financial management company that specialises in helping small and medium sized businesses in Northamptonshire and the surrounding area to succeed. We offer financial management at affordable rates giving businesses of all sizes access to levels of expertise that they would not previously have been able to afford. We believe in delivering a proactive service which ensures up to date financial information without the jargon so that you can understand how your business is performing. We Account for all your Business needs
0800 619 0324

TM Professional
Our Only Agenda is Your Agenda! When you work with us you will see we are more than the traditional 'audit and tax'. We design our services around you, to help your business grow and protect your profits. We are dedicated to offering unrivaled personal services with industry knowledge to our clients. With our unique service you will get all the expertise you would expect from the larger accountants plus a commercial focus that you would receive from business advisers. Everything we do is with you in mind and delivered with a personable and professional service. 01604 642 727

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